Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night
Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night

Outty Ranking 65 4.7 · 45 traveler reviews0.7 hoursFrom $17
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Outty Ranking

65/100

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Traveler rating

4.7/5

Based on 45 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night worth booking?

Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night is a 0.7-hour experience in Hoi An, Vietnam, from $17 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 45 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
65 / 100
Rating
4.7/5 (45)
Duration
0.7 hours
From
$17 per person

Take a great Hoi An Lantern Cruise By Private with us to experience the beautiful sunset or evening in Hoi An with 45 minutes sailing along Thu Bon river. Our Lantern Cruise covering to 10-12 persons takes you to view the old town from Thu Bon river with going under Cam Nam Bridge,Moon Bridge, passing Hoi An memory land, Hoi An market...also see the authentic local fishing life on the river named the heart of central Vietnam river. Lighting up Lotus Lantern and release it to follow on the river for your any best wishes for your life, family and friends by different ways. Enjoy the breeze wind from the river, relaxing atmosphere moment by special moments of the day, see the connection of the day and night by the Sunset. If you and your friends, beloved ones prefer to have special events like Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, Honeymoon...we have the different package for you for your selection. So let explore with us with the most reasonable cost that every ones can join. Let sailing now!

What you get

    About this experience

    Take a great Hoi An Lantern Cruise By Private with us to experience the beautiful sunset or evening in Hoi An with 45 minutes sailing along Thu Bon river. Our Lantern Cruise covering to 10-12 persons takes you to view the old town from Thu Bon river with going under Cam Nam Bridge,Moon Bridge, passing Hoi An memory land, Hoi An market...also see the authentic local fishing life on the river named the heart of central Vietnam river. Lighting up Lotus Lantern and release it to follow on the river for your any best wishes for your life, family and friends by different ways. Enjoy the breeze wind from the river, relaxing atmosphere moment by special moments of the day, see the connection of the day and night by the Sunset. If you and your friends, beloved ones prefer to have special events like Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, Honeymoon...we have the different package for you for your selection. So let explore with us with the most reasonable cost that every ones can join. Let sailing now!

    What's included

    Included

    • 2 Lotus lanterns/pax for lighting & releasing on the river for your wishes
    • Private Lantern Cruise riding during the trip for 40 minutes.
    • 1 Bottle of Mineral Water/pax
    • Private Captain riding and also your great Photographer on Cruise.
    • Tax and marine road fees.
    • Life Jacket and park fees.

    Not included

    • Personal expense.
    • Personal Gratitude.

    What you'll see and do

    1. Cam Nam Bridge

      We go under Cam Nam Bridge to over view life of Hoi An town from the river.

      10 minutes here

    2. Hoi An Market

      From the cruise we view Hoi An market with colorful life and culture.

      10 minutes here

    3. Hoi An Memories Land

      We stop our cruise on Thu Bon river for Lantern light up at the Moon Bridge nearby Hoi An Memory Show.

      15 minutes here

    4. Thu Bon River

      Take a boat ride along Thu Bon river for day time trip to explore the local fishing life.

      10 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Hoi An

    Please be at our place: 72 b Bach Dang street( Met Restaurant Hoi An) for 10 minutes before departure.Our team with holding the board with your name to welcome you.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Please be at our place: 72 b Bach Dang street( Met Restaurant Hoi An) for 10 minutes before departure.Our team with holding the board with your name to welcome you.

    Options you can book

    • Midnight Lantern Cruise

      Private Lantern Cruise Duration: 40 minutes: The cruise takes in the midnight where there are less tourist on the river. You enjoy the great atmostphere.

    • Trip to Kim Bong Village

      Kim Bong Carpentry Village: Round trip to Kim Bong Carpentry Village by riding 30 minutes/way, waiting for you for 1 hour and sail you back Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise: This is private trip with only you and your friend. Duration: 2 hours: The trip takes you for 2 hours in total included waiting for you at Kim Bong Carpentry Village. Mineral Water: Each guest with 1 bottle of water during the trip.

    • Special Event & Lantern Cruise

      Bouquet of Flower: This special event comes with 1 bouquet of flower for your beloved one on the Cruise. Private Lantern Cruise: Each guests with 2 lotus lantern for lighting. Duration: 1 hour: For special events, we ride for 60 minutes sailing along Thu Bon river by taking your time for sharing. Tasting Local Beer: Each guests served with 1 item of cold local beer for sipping when sailing along Thu Bon river.

    • Romantic-Lantern-Water

      2 Lotus Lantern/Pax: Each guest with 2 lotus lanterns for lighting for your beautiful wishes when stoping our cruise in the middle of the river. Private Captain per Cruise: Our private captain with private lantern cruise sailing along Thu Bon river who helps you for photoes. Duration: 40 minutes: Sailing for 40 minutes along Thu Bon river then you can immerse yourself into the great atmospheres. 1 Item of cold mineral water: This option come with 1 bottle of mineral water/pax for chilling when we sail you along Thu Bon river. Basic English Communiation: Kindly noted that our Captain with basic English with purpos riding the Cruise for safety and help you take photoes.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Hung Le Travel-The Local Signature

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please wear life jacket before Cruise departure from the Pier.
    • We do not take drunk guests on our Cruise so kindly take note for your safety reason.
    • At you booking time, meet our Captain holding your booking name on board in front of Met Restaurant( 72 Bach Dang street).

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 45 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Photo opportunities

    7 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    The guide

    2 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    45 verified traveler reviews for Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    355louisew · August 2026

    Underwhelming

    Honestly I thought it was underwhelming

    Response from the operator: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. We truly appreciate your opinion, as it helps us improve our services for future guests. Our private lantern boat cruise is designed to offer a peaceful and romantic experience on the Hoai River, especially during sunset or at night when the lanterns illuminate the water. However, we understand that every traveler has different expectations, and we're sorry if it felt underwhelming for you. We hope we'll have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide an experience that better reflects the hospitality and beauty of Hoi An. Warm regards,

    via Tripadvisor

    Aliciacasey2101 · July 2026

    Amazing experience

    Amazing experience with my family! After arriving a bit late it was just so welcoming and easy once we found the place. The ancient Hoi An village roads are closed to cars so we found out you can only get so far but its only about 500 metre walk from drop off we just followed our google walking map. It was proposal cruise and our captain was perfect. Professional friendly and he got so amazing photos for our special occasional so grateful highly recommend this service to everyone!

    Response from the operator: Dear Ms. Alicia, Thank you so much for taking your precious time to share your experience with us. It was a pleasure to have you. We operate on trust and always make the greatest effort to deliver the most memorable moments to our special guests, from beginning to end, so that you can fully immerse yourselves in the entire journey with us. We look forward to welcoming you, your family, and your friends back in the near future for another captivating journey to our region. Blessings and regards, Hung Le +84934876998 (WhatsApp/Line)

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    Nicole_S · June 2026

    Not as advertised.

    Our boat experience was hardly 20minutes. Save your money and book when you arrive. There are so many vendors by the river offering competitive pricing.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize that your boat ride was shorter than expected. On the day of your tour, there was thunder and unfavorable weather conditions, so for the safety of our guests, our team made the difficult decision to return earlier than planned. We understand your disappointment and are sorry that this affected your experience. We take your feedback seriously and will work to improve our operations and communication during unexpected weather situations to ensure a better experience for future guests.

    via Viator

    Swissmissy21 · June 2026

    Private and romantic

    Very well organised and clear instructions were given in advance by Whatsapp regarding meeting point. Boat Captain was excellent and friendly and not intrusive at all and took great photos. The private boat is well worth it for the comfort and very romantic. Lovely 45 minute sunset cruise to release lanterns and see Hoi An from the water. Would definitely recommend this company.

    Response from the operator: Dear Ms. Swiss, Thank you so much for taking your precious time to share your experience with us. It was a pleasure to have you. We operate on trust and always make the greatest effort to deliver the most memorable moments to our special guests, from beginning to end, so that you can fully immerse yourselves in the entire journey with us. We look forward to welcoming you, your family, and your friends back in the near future for another captivating journey to our region. Blessings and regards, Hung Le +84934876998 (WhatsApp/Line)

    via Tripadvisor

    choversl · May 2026

    Must do!

    Trip advisor made it easy. Sign with name at meeting point. Captain of little boat did an amazing job of taking pictures, setting up the candle lanterns to be released, and to taking us to photo spots along the river. Made our anniversary more special.

    Response from the operator: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for taking your precious time to share your experience with us. It was a pleasure to have you. We operate on trust and always make the greatest effort to deliver the most memorable moments to our special guests, from beginning to end, so that you can fully immerse yourselves in the entire journey with us. We look forward to welcoming you, your family, and your friends back in the near future for another captivating journey to our region. Blessings and regards, Hung Le +84934876998 (WhatsApp/Line)

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    0.7 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $17 to $60
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    16
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Hung Le Travel-The Local Signature, who run 35 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.2 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything Hung Le Travel-The Local Signature runs

    Why this scores 65

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)82
    Review evidence (18% weight)62
    Booking momentum (14% weight)55
    Value for money (12% weight)14
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)36
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hoi An.

    How much does Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night cost?

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    Prices start at $17 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hoi An usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night take?

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    Plan for about 0.7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hoi An is not rushed.

    Is Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 45 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hoi An, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night?

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    Around 16 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hoi An can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hoi An and add a light layer if any part of the 0.7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hoi An within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Hoi An?

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    On Outty we rank every Hoi An experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local, Hai Van Pass Motorbike Private Tour with Mister T Easy Rider, Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Hoi An?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Hoi An?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night?

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    Included: 2 Lotus lanterns/pax for lighting & releasing on the river for your wishes; Private Lantern Cruise riding during the trip for 40 minutes; 1 Bottle of Mineral Water/pax; Private Captain riding and also your great Photographer on Cruise; and Tax and marine road fees. Not included: Personal expense; and Personal Gratitude. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night?

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    Please be at our place: 72 b Bach Dang street( Met Restaurant Hoi An) for 10 minutes before departure.Our team with holding the board with your name to welcome you. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night offered in?

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    It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night?

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    Across 45 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include photo opportunities, the guide, value for money. The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    What booking options are available for Hoi An Private Lantern Cruise(Boat) by Romantic Sunset/Night?

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    There are 4 options to choose from, including Midnight Lantern Cruise, Trip to Kim Bong Village, Special Event & Lantern Cruise, Romantic-Lantern-Water. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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